September 17, 2007

  • VISIT THIS VINE

    Welcome!  Blessings!

     

    I am so very tired & I almost left a post that said, “I pray thee, have me excused!”  But I would be quoting words from the very scripture that was emphasizing that there is no excuse.  If I can spend long hours dong one thing, then I can spend a few moments doing another thing!  & This would be the other thing that is far more worthwhile!

     

    This theme blesses me again and again.  One Sunday, I opened my bible and started reading Psalm 80 (which I've read numerous times before).  But this time, three words stood out and made my spirit stand at attention and my heart bow with desire:  Oh, Lord, VISIT THIS VINE!

     

    Oh, how I need divine visitation from the Spirit of Almighty God!  How we need to hear from Him, see Him, know Him, experience Him!  Yes Lord, please visit us today!

     

    They that dwell under His shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn and grow as the vine…  Hosea 14:7

     

    There’s just one place where lifeless seedlings spring up and revive,

    The place where dying vines start bearing fruit again and thrive;

     

    There’s just place with perfect climate for a plant to grow,

    That radiates at all times with a warm, appealing glow;

     

    There’s just one place where everything is always fair and bright,

    There’s only one location with a constant guiding light;

     

    And though to man it sounds ironic and seems somewhat odd,

    This life and light are found beneath the shadow of our God.

     

    Psalm 80:

    14 – Return, we beseech Thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine;

    15 – And the vineyard which Thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that Thou madest strong for Thyself.

    18 – So will not we go back from Thee: quicken us, and we will call upon Thy name.

    19 – Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause Thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

     

    Be Excessively Encouraged!

     

    Pam